Clamber
/ˈklæm.bər/noun
To climb or move in an awkward or laborious manner.
Did you know?The word 'clamber' is believed to be related to climbing in a way that implies struggle, reflecting humanity's ancient battle against nature's obstacles.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
klambōną
“To climb or grasp”
Old English
OE
clamian
“To climb, to scramble”
Middle English
ME
clamberen
“To climb clumsily or awkwardly”
Modern English
English
clamber
“To climb or move in an awkward or laborious manner”
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